Roman Josi

Hours after a major trade sent Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann to Pittsburgh, the Panthers hit the ice for the first time in 11 days, hoping to gain some momentum to start the second half of the season.

Unfortunately for Florida, Friday night played out much like the team’s disappointing first 48 games. The Panthers coughed up a third-period lead, surrendering four unanswered goals to fall 4-1 to the Predators.

“Third period, it was just a couple of bounces [Nashville] executed on,” Pathers coach Bob Boughner said. “We had our chances. [Nashville goalie Jusse] Saros played good. He shut us down at the right times. We just couldn’t seem to find that right one.”

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